Explaining Kyrgyzstan’s Economic Leap – The…
In Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan—a mountainous, landlocked country of 7 million people—has long relied on…
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How Central Asia Is “Containing” Afghanistan
After abandoning hope of influencing the Taliban, Central Asian nations have sought to insulate…
Why the Afghan-Pakistan Frontier Won’t Settle Down in…
As tensions simmer between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Islamabad is shifting from coercive diplomacy…
Iran’s Lost Opportunities in Central Asia
After the fall of the Soviet Union, a shared Persianate cultural heritage did not translate into…
Japan’s Development Pitch to Central Asia
By announcing new investments in Central Asia, Japan is entering a crowded field of competition and…
How Cash Flights to Kabul Help Iran and the Taliban
Though aid dollars to Afghanistan are intended to improve the humanitarian situation on the ground,…
The Caspian Sea Is Open to the United States
The opportunity to solidify US influence and trade integration in the Caucasus won’t last forever.…
Turkmenistan’s Evolving Neutrality – The…
Can Turkmenistan reconcile its traditionally “neutral” foreign policy with further integration…
The Taliban’s Madrasa System Is Growing
Since 2021, the Taliban has encouraged madrasa schools, raising concerns about religious…
To Offset China, the US Must Engage with the Caspian…
The Donald Trump administration’s recent slew of deals in Central Asia must be accompanied by the…
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